Rethinking Guardianship: Empowering Autistic Individuals and Preserving Rights

• By: Haley Moss, Esq. Attorney, Author, and Advocate
• July 5th, 2023
• autonomy, civil rights, compassion, financial planning, guardianship, inclusion, interdependence, legal decision-making, self-determination, Summer 2023 Issue, supported decision-making
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Often when I encounter families with young autistic kids, they are admittedly very anxious about their child’s future. Who will take care of my child when I die? How can I make sure I am an active decision-maker in their lives when they reach adulthood, especially if they are non-speaking or have...